A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Doha vs. Ephesus for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Doha or Ephesus?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Ephesus can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Doha or Ephesus?

Doha

Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.

Ephesus

The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).


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Which place is cheaper, Ephesus or Doha?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $243, while the average daily cost in Ephesus is $153. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Doha and Ephesus in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Doha $119
    Ephesus $64
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Doha $238
    Ephesus $128
Compare Hotels in Doha and Ephesus

Looking for a hotel in Doha or Ephesus? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Doha


Hotels in Ephesus


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Doha Hotel Prices and Ephesus Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Doha $23
    Ephesus $47

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:

  • Family Fishing Boat Trip with Transfers: $385
  • Qatar: Paratrike Air Tour with Hotel Transfers: $280
  • Private Doha Airport Transfer to Doha, Qatar: $139
  • Doha to Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) - Departure Private Transfer: $121
  • Doha, Qatar : Private Airport Transfer 24/7: $120
  • Arrival Transfer: Hamad Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Van: $115
  • Private Transfer from Doha Port to Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): $110
  • Private transfer from Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha city: $110
  • Private Transfer from Doha City Hotels to Doha Cruise Port: $110
  • Private Transfer from Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha Port: $110
  • Private Transfer from Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Qatar Doha : $110
  • Quad Bike or ATV tour with Transfer: $107

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus

Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Didim (Altinkum) Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $112
  • From-to Izmir AirPort to-from Kusadası Private Airport Transfer: $55
  • Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $100
  • Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - Kusadasi Centrum (All hotels, home...) transfers: $75
  • Kusadasi Buggy Car Safari With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40
  • Kusadasi Half Day Quad Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
  • Kusadasi Horse Riding Beach and Forest with Transfer : $59
  • Kusadasi Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $91
  • Kusadasi International Golf Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $91
  • Kusadasi Port Private Departure Transfer: $63
  • Kusadasi Samos Ferry Trip With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $80
  • Luxury Transfer From Izmir Airport to Kuşadası: $107

Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Ephesus?

Prices for flights to both Ephesus and Doha change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Doha $106
    Ephesus $53

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.

  • Private Dinner on Safliya Island: $76
  • Romantic Dinner on Safliya Island with Boat Transfer: $76
  • Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island: $76
  • The Pearl Qatar Food Tour: $86
  • The Pearl Qatar Food Tour: $94
  • Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
  • 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
  • Full-Day Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Desert camp: $190
  • Full Day Desert Safari Doha/dinner included: $190
  • Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
  • Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
  • Full Day Desert Private Safari with Lunch or Dinner: $214

Typical Food Prices in Ephesus

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:


  • Sandwiches
    $0.14
  • Dessert
    $0.16
  • Lunch at Beach (for 2)
    $0.54
  • Snacks
    $0.23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus

For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Private Ephesus Tour with Cooking Class in the Village: $189
  • Taste of Traditional Turkish Cuisine | Small Group Kusadasi Food Tour: $207

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Doha $18
    Ephesus $53

Tours and Activities in Doha

Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Doha Night City Tour,Souq waqif, Katara, Pearl Qatar,Lusail City: $62
  • Doha-Private Combo Full Day Tour Doha City/Desert Safari 8hours: $150
  • Desert Safari, Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & Inland Sea Tour: $61
  • Premium Sunset Safari Tour from Sealine, Sand Dunes, and Beach: $150
  • Private Express Doha City Tour: $165
  • "Explore A Private 4-Hour City Tour": $57
  • "From 4 hours Doha City Tour from Airport or Hotel": $56
  • 10 Hour Desert Safari Tour at Qatar with BBQ: $150
  • 2 Hour Tour Doha by Sea: $69
  • 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum: Admission Ticket: $14
  • 4 Hours Private Doha City Tour: $75
  • 4 Hours Private Doha City Tour , Up to Group of 4 Person: $230

Tours and Activities in Ephesus

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.

  • Ephesus VIP Private Shore Excursion with Skip the Line Ticket: $7.00
  • PRIVATE or GROUP: Ephesus, Temple of Artemis WITH ENTRY TICKET: $8.00
  • Mini Group Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour (Max. 10 guests): $8.91
  • For Cruisers: Best of Ephesus & Shopping Tour: $9.63
  • Best of Ephesus Tour for Cruisers WITH ENTRANCE TICKET: $9.90
  • Ephesus § Mary's House Tour For Cruiser WITH ENTRANCE TICKETS: $9.90
  • PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR: Skip-the-Line & ON-TIME Return to Cruise: $10
  • "private Ephesus tours "" wholesaler Shop Tours ""from cruise port Kusadasi ": $10
  • Best Seller Ephesus Tour for Cruisers with lunch (skip the line): $10
  • PRIVATE & GROUP EPHESUS TOUR For Cruise Guests : $10
  • Ephesus Group & Private Tour CRUISE GUESTS ONLY: $10
  • Tranquil Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi Port: $10

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Doha $14
    Ephesus $14

Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:


  • Beer
    $0.11

Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus

Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • PRIVATE & GROUP: Skip-The-Line EPHESUS with Wine Tasting Tour: $12
  • Kusadasi Shore Excursions Ephesus and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
  • Ephesus and Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi with Private Guide and Van: $213


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Ephesus, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Ephesus much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Ephesus is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Ephesus would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ephesus and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Ephesus.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Ephesus Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Doha or Ephesus?

Doha has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Ephesus, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.